VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS)
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC for the year 2012 -
2013
Part – A 1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution :
1.2 Address Line 1 :
Address Line 2 :
City/Town :
State :
Pin Code :
Institution e-mail address :
Contact Nos. :
Name of the Head of the Institution :
Tel. No. with STD Code :
Mobile :
94433 16500
VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF ARTS &
SCIENCES FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS)
ELAYAMPALAYAM
TIRUCHENGODE
TIRUCHENGODE
TAMIL NADU
637 205
Dr.S.MURUGESH
94433 16500
04288- 234560 (7 LINES)
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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator : :
Mobile : :
IQAC e-mail address : :
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)______________________________
1.4 Website address :
Web-link of the AQAR :
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR201213.doc
1.5 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation Validity Period
1 1st Cycle B 2.53 2009 5 Years
2 2nd Cycle - - - -
3 3rd Cycle - - - -
4 4th Cycle - - - -
1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC : dd/mm/yyyy 1.7 AQAR for the year : (for example 2010-11)
2011 - 12
www.vicas.org
11/06/2009
www.vicas.org/AQAR201213VICAS.pdf
94433 16504
Mr.B.T.Sureshkumar
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1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR 2009- 2010 Submitted to NAAC on 10/01/2014
ii. AQAR2009- 2010 Submitted to NAAC on 10/01/2014
1.9 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Type of Institution : Co-education Men Women Urban Rural Tribal Financial Status : Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self financing 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu) TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management Others (Specify)
1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government—UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
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Periyar University, Salem
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Autonomy by State / Central Govt. / University
2. IQAC Composition and Activities:
2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
Periyar University
01
01
01
03
01
05
01
05
18
Obtained 12B, 2f status by UGC.
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2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 02
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2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: Students Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the Institution
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
Quality improvement programmes such as
• Enhancing quality in Academic programme.
• Faculty Development Program.
• Orientation for Newly recruited faculty.
• Emphasizing faculty : Student ration throughout the year.
• Financial support to the students by obtaining government scholarship.
• Ensuring the quality of academic by getting feedback from students/alumni
and parents.
• Organizing motivational and personality development programme
• Inculcate knowledge on recent technologies and innovations in the field of
arts and sciences.
• Encouraging and providing opportunities for co curricular and
extracurricular activities.
Technical, Soft skill, Counselling and Motivation
02
02
02
02 -
41 - 05 02 34
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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality
enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year
Plan of Action Achievements
Proposed to conduct entrance
examinations for the admission to
various courses.
1.Arivuthiran examinations was conducted.
Meritorious students were given priority for
admission.
Launching of new certificate courses
1.A certificate course on Gandhian Thought was
introduced.
2.Japanese class was conducted for interested
students.
Planning of organizing Seminars/
Workshops/Guest Lectures/Symposium
at National/International level.
All the departments conducted
national/international level seminars.
Planning of study tours, industrial visits
and field trips.
Students were taken to The HINDU office, Radio
Station, Doordharshan, KG Information Systems
Pvt.Ltd, Hindustan Photo film institute.
Planning to carry out Research Project/
Organising workshops by getting funds
from various funding agencies.
1.Award of INSPIRE fellowship from Govt. Of India
Ministry of Science and Technology to the research
student Ms.D.Divya.
2.Award of Ph.D research to the scholar
Ms.S.Archarya to the tune of Rs.36,000 from
department of collegiate education.
To stimulate the faculty to publish
research articles in National and
International journals.
Seven of our faculty members published articles in
National and International level journals.
To encourage the students to involve in
sports activities
1.S.Logeshwari M.Phil Scholar bagged the best
Power lifter award both in state and South India
levels.
2.Our kabadi and football team participated and
won prizes in various levels of competitions.
To encourage the faculty member to Dr.L.R.Gopinath, Head,Department of
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strive for honors and awards Biotechnology was honoured with title “Dynamic
Youth Award” by pollywood star media NET and
Grossen Engineer.
Dr.L.R.Gopinath, Head, Department of
Biotechnology was involved in formation of bill of
protection of plant varieties and farmers Rights Act
on 2006. He has also involved in formation of
biological diversity bill Act on 2003
Proposed to encourage our research
scholars to receive awards & fellowship
from Funding Agencies
Our scholar Ms.D.Divya, Department of Bio
Chemistry received award of INSPIRE fellowship
from Govt. Of India Ministry of Science and
Technology
Our scholar Ms.S.Archana received grant of
Rs. 36,000 from Department of Collegiate
Education.
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
• Admission procedure has been reformed to conduct entrance examination.
• Different academic programmes such as hands on training programme, workshop and
various seminars have been planned to enhance knowledge to graduates.
• Various competitors, social awareness programmes and other community services have
been planned and executed.
• Different infra structure development have been planned and improved.
• Planned to provide opportunity for Research development by organising Research
forum in the field of various discipline.
• Placement cell have been strengthened to provide career guidance to the graduates by
arranging self employment training and aptitude training.
• Different associations have been initiated in the department level to implement various
activities which supports performance of academic and extracurricular activities.
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Part – B
Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the Programme
Number of existing Self
financing Programmes
Number of programmes added
during the year
Number of value added / Career
Oriented programmes
PhD 04 1 -
PG 17 2 -
UG 17 2 -
PG Diploma - -
Advanced Diploma - - -
Diploma - - -
Certificate 05 - -
Others (M.Phil) 10 2 -
Total 53 7 -
Interdisciplinary 34 - -
Innovative - - -
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS / Core / Elective option / Open options
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 54
Trimester
Annual
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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of
permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions
Recruited (R) and
Vacant (V) during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
Total Asst. Professors
Associate Professors Professors Others
258 231 10 17 -
Asst. Professors
Associate Professors Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
70 04 02 - 02 - - - 74 4
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• The faculty members in the Institution are working as fulltime, the expert speakers
have been invited from across the state to deliver Guest lecture to inculcate recent,
emerging techniques and concepts to the graduates.
• The syllabus of the courses are revised according to emerging trends and innovative needs
of industry and other career sectors in the field of arts, commerce and science.
• As the field of information and computer technology have been emerged to create more
job opportunities.
• The institution introduced new courses
1. UG course B.Sc (IT) and B.Sc (CT)
2. PG course M.Sc (IT) and M.Sc (CT)
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2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended Seminars/ Workshops 28 60 -
Presented papers 25 67 7
Resource Persons 1 3 -
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop 2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the Total no. of Division
• Model based teaching.
• Visual aids such as Projectors are used to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Demo based teaching and learning.
• Industrial visit and In-plant training are provided to understand the academic
programmes.
• Case study based learning is adopted.
• Problem solving and innovative solution based approaches.
180
Photocopy
33
95 %
71 51
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Programme students appeared Distinction I II III Pass %
U.G 1900 200 1099 325 54 88.3
P.G 813 206 483 86 9 96.4
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses -
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme -
HRD programmes 07
Orientation programmes 02
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university 20
Staff training conducted by other institutions 02
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 10
Others 80
Total 121
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
• Tutors are allotted for each class to monitor the performance and analyse the difficulties of
students in the academic activities.
• Subject wise feedback is collected from students in order to analyse the level of teaching
and understanding.
• Internal/External marks are analysed and poor performance students are identified to
provide further remedial classes to improve the performances.
• Meeting have been conducted with parents as well as class representatives to redress the
grievances.
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Category Number of Permanent Employees
Number of Vacant
Positions
Number of permanent positions filled during the Year
Number of positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 10 - 1 -
Technical Staff 52 - 5 -
Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
• The Institution provided support and encouragement to contribute service to
obtain consultancy.
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 25 25 25 26 (25+1)
(Management + UGC)
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 15 lakhs 2.5 lakhs (DST)
17.5lakhs (Management)
14 lakhs (DST) 20lakhs
(Management)
20 lakhs (Management) 14 lakhs (UGC)
3.4 Details on research publications
• Organizing research forum to impart the knowledge on recent emerging and thrust areas in the field of Arts and Science.
• Conducting workshop, Seminar and Conferences on Recent Developments and opportunities in the technology inventions.
• Motivating students to publish articles/ papers to the reputed journals.
• Motivating students to carryout projects in the emerging area of industry and
social aspects
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Particulars International National Others
Peer Review Journals 44 10 02
Non-Peer Review Journals 01 - -
e-Journals 01 - -
Conference proceedings 05 03 -
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other
organisations
Nature of the Project Duration Year
Name of the funding Agency
Total grant sanctioned
Received
Major projects 3 yrs DST-TATA Fellowship
Under reviewed to the worth of Rs 23 lakhs
Minor Projects - - - -
Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -
Industry sponsored - - - -
Projects sponsored by the University/ College - - - -
Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)
5Yrs DST 14 lakhs 2.5 lakhs
3Yrs Department of
Collegiate Education
1.12 lakhs 72, 000
Any other(Specify) 1 Management fund 6.5 lakhs 6.5 lakhs
Total - - - 9,72,000
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
0.5 – 2.5 4 - -
03
11
11
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3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from UGC-SAP, CAS, DST-FIST, DPE, DBT
Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons :
3.13 No. of collaborations : International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year :
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :
From Funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute in the year
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
Level International National State University College
Number - 06 01 - -
Sponsoring agencies
-
Central Institute of
Classical Tamil
Management - -
Nil
05
- 01 02
04
15.12 Lacs 2.5 Lacs
21.62 lacs
Institution has motivated the faculty members to obtain patent in national/ international/Agencies.
Not applicable
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Total International National State University Dist College
05 - 04 01 - - -
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level]
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS :
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC :
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility
09
17
01 - 02 01
699
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Nil
Nil
Nil
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• Various extension activities based on industrial and social relevances have been planned and
executed by our RRC, NSS units.
• NSS Units organised guest lectures on various topics like women empowerment, legal
awareness, fire rescue and personality development. The unit planted sapling on world
Environmental day.
• Celebrating Life 2013 was conducted.
• Special Camp was conducted through NSS from 25.02.2013 to 03.03.2013.
• Blood Donation Camp have been arranged regularly to motivate and encourage the students to
involve in social responsibilities.
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Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created
Source of Fund Total
Campus area 10.7 acre - - 10.7 acre
Class rooms 165 40 Management 205
Laboratories 42 - - 42
Seminar Halls 02 01 Management 03
No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakhs) during the current year. - - - -
Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) - - - -
Others (equipment purchased) - 195 Management 195
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
4.3 Library services:
Existing (2011-2012) Newly added (2012-2013 Total
No. Value Rs. No. Value Rs. No. Value Rs.
Text Books 39,774 1,25,10,584 3075 6,38,499 42,849 1,31,49,083
Reference Books 1111 12,08,020 111 49,514 - -
e-Books 80,409 - 1613 - 82,022 -
Journals 117 2,26,820 151 3,14,026 268 5,40,846
e-Journals 24,063 16,500 1330 1,05,000 25,393 1,21,500
Digital Database - - - - - -
CD & Video 1360 - 376 - 1736 -
• Infrastructure was renovated with adequate furniture.
• The library processes has been computerised to support automatic enabling system.
• Our COE has been computerised to enable the smooth functioning of the system.
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Others (specify) - - - - - -
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Computers Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing Centres
Computer Centres
Office Departments Others
Existing (20110-2012)
799 13 Labs 530 209 - 08 52 -
Added (2012-2013)
65 02 Labs 40 - 25 - - -
Total 864 15 Labs 570 209 - 08 52 -
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for
technology
upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others (Servicing) Total :
• Faculty Development, Orientation and Workshop have been conducted for the faculty
members to enhance knowledge on technology upgradation. Special Programme for
internet access was conducted for the staff members.
Rs.10,05,875/-
Nil
Rs.1,59,495/-
Rs.1,14,060/-
Rs. 12,79,430/-
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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
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5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
UG PG Ph. D. Others (M.Phil)
6004 1873 10 128
• Information support : Two way support to the students are given, the academic
planner that includes details of syllabus, Departmental activities, college rules and
regulations, helpline information and academic calendar is one of the information
source to every student in addition this facility, information counter is functioning
in the campus. Another information support is academic that facilitate the students
in acquiring knowledge of the subject. This support is made of well qualified and
institutional and industrial experienced faculty of our college.
• Financial support: A full support is given to every student to get their State and
Central Government scholarships and other financial aids from various funding
agencies.
• Library, hostel accommodation, bus transport (inter campus and outside campus),
career guidance and counselling, appropriate services through SC/ST cell, NSS
and NCC activities and avenues for sports and games are additional student
support infrastructure in our college.
• To ensure the information support to the students, the recruitment of staff is being
done through various screening tests. FTP and other workshops are conducted in
regular intervals to ensure the development of staff teaching proficiency.
• To ensure the financial support, two level of mechanism is followed in our college:
one level at the Department and next level is at accounts office. The details of the
students on their financial support is maintained and monitored by the Department
itself, and in account section official and other proceeding will be carried out.
• Our Trust is also contribute to ensure and track the support given to the students
and tries to fill the gap if found.
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(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT
IAS/IPS State PSC UPSC Others
Men No %
- - Women
No %
8015 100
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged Total General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged Total
468 736 74 6491 12 7781 255 967 82 6701 10 8015
• For various competitive examinations such as UPSC Civil Service preliminary
examination/TNPSC Group I and II, Staff Selection Commission, UGC NET
examination, classes are offered within the PG academic timetable.
• Apart from this, special coaching and training programs are conducted at regular
basis for UG and PG students.
• In this academic year placement training programs conducted with the support of
reputed companies and the experts have given training to our students.
118
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301
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03
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5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
No. of students benefitted
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of Organizations Visited
Number of Students Participated
Number of Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
57 763 151 11
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5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University National level International level
• There is a placement cell in our college that takes necessary steps to arrange campus
interviews
• Proper training and coaching will be given to the students and in this academic year
57 campus interviews were arranged and 151 students were recruited by MNC
companies.
• The placement officer with his team is concentrating on not only the campus
interviews and training, but also he provide counselling and career guidance to every
students. counselling classes and lectures are given in this academic.
38 05
Nil
17 03 -
- - 03
07 - -
-
289
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Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Particulars Number of students Amount in Rs.
Financial support from institution 411 52,73,000.00
Financial support from government 581 25,16,550.00
Financial support from other sources - -
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions - -
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Nil
Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
VISION
To evolve Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women into a Centre of
Excellence in Women’s Education through creative and innovative practices to secure social
equality for Women.
MISSION
To provide high quality Academic programmes, training activities and research
facilities.
To facilitate industry – Institute interface.
To provide best learning infrastructure opportunity and environment.
01
04
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- -
05
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6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System Yes, we have a common Hierarchy system to carry out Management Information System
Administrative
Besides, Parent, Student, Faculty Meetings are periodically arranged for an effective
Management Information.
Suggestion Box for students is followed to maximize the Information Management.
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
• The Board of Studies meeting will be held in the regular interval to
analyze the syllabi and examination setup.
• The main objective of our curriculum is socio-cultural and economic
development of every girl child of our institution. So, job oriented syllabi
are framed for each Department without any compromising intellectual
and cultural aspects of education.
• The college may from time to time revise, amend or change the
Regulations, scheme of examinations and syllabi if found necessary.
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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
• Students Centred Teaching method is recommended in our college.
Profession and ethical attitude and effective communication skills are
provided to the students in their regular curriculum itself. Team work
skills are developed by their involvement in student’s association
activities covering symposium, seminar, and paper presentation. Guest
lectures are also arranged to be delivered not only by academic experts
and experts from industry.
• Teaching through ICT is also used wherever needs in the classroom
activities.
• Classroom seminars and students participations are encouraged to
develop their academic and social skills.
• Tutors are allotted for each class to monitor the performance and to
analyze the difficulties of students in the academic activities.
• Subject wise feedback is collected from students in order to match the
level of teaching to the level of understanding of the students.
• The tutor identifies and counsels the poor-performing students and
gives them guidelines in various academic and personal aspects which
are needed.
• Student Profile is maintained for each student, which contains the
personal details such as passport size photograph, address, phone
numbers, E-mail id, family background etc.., and academic details such
as, marks obtained in University Examinations in all subjects, list of
arrears if any, month and year of clearance of arrear subjects, semester
wise mark percentage, etc…
• Marks of Unit Tests, Model Examinations, and end examination
Results are sent to the respective parents by the tutors.
• Whenever required, the parents of the poor performing students are
called to the department in order to discuss on the development and
welfare of the students.
• All the parents are asked to constantly monitor the respective students’
performance.
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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
6.3.4 Research and Development
• Each department conducts Five monthly Unit Tests, One Model
Examination for Full Portion in a University atmosphere of seating
arrangements, print of question papers, invigilation etc. For model
examination, the question papers are prepared by the external
scholars. Valuation of scripts is strict so as to make the students
understand their real skill. Progress Letters of students are sent to
parents.
• The progress report is sent to parents of students to inform the
learning progress of their children.
• The focus of the department is to impart the education that will lay a
strong foundation for generating research and technology
professionals.
• Focusing on research, the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate
students actively involve in identifying Thrust and Emerging areas for
projects and further research.
• As part of research, both Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate students
are encouraged to carry out their project in recent research fields
across various areas of Electronics and Communication.
• The Students are also motivated and guided to do research work in
their field of interest and are provided with all the technical materials
and resources needed to carry out their research. The Department has
active involvement from the students in various research initiatives
• Faculty members and students are motivated continuously to publish
their work in National and International Conferences, seminars and
Journals
• The Bio-Technology department received DST Grant to the Value of
Rs.2,50,000/-.
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6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
• Every year our common and Department libraries purchase
thousands of subject books. This year we added to 4500 books to
the value of Rs.10 lakhs.
• Subscription for 22 International magazines, 42 national magazines
and 38 journals were reviewed.
• The E-Journal DELNET was subscribed for Rs.1,16,500/-.
• The existing library in commerce Department was upgraded with
multi-facilities.
• With a view to improve the plan of infrastructure a new commerce
block was built with 34 classrooms and 2 staff rooms.
• Regarding Instrumentation, all the libraries are equipped with Air-
Conditioners with GEN facility.
• Each department is provided with minimum of five computer with
printer facility to carry out the department documentation work.
• One faculty for one subject in one classroom of 60 students is being
maintained throughout the academic year (1:1:1).
• Similarly 8 Teaching staff are provided with one Non-teaching staff
to discharge the official duties of the university and college.
• In the current Academic year, 62 new faculties were recruited for
various disciplines and also 23 non-teaching staff were also
recruited to progress our Institution effectively.
• Our Institution has immense interaction with several reputed
software companies/Industries. We have a professional MOU with
companies such as IBM, HCL, WIPRO.
• The department of Biotechnology has an MOU with SAI’s Bio
Sciences Research Institute Pvt. Ltd & Medox Biotech Pvt. Ltd.,
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6.3.9 Admission of Students
6.4 Welfare schemes
Teaching Free transportation, Concession for attending conference and
Seminars. Fee concession for daughters of Teaching staff.
Non Teaching Free transportation, Fee concession for daughters of Non teaching
Staffs.
Students Fee concession for sports talented and Parent less students.
Free transportation to the students
6 .5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic No - - -
Administrative No - - -
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
Nil
• In this Academic year, 2381 UG students, 953 PG students, 75
M.Phil and 10 Ph.D students were admitted based on marks merit.
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6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
• Under the Guidelines of Chief Examiner, a body of Examination Reforms was
Instituted which finalized the UG/PG/M.Phil students shall score 30 minimum as
pass mark out of 75. In theory exam, minimum of 10 marks out of 25 marks in the
Internal.
• It also resolved that the question paper for model exam and Semester exam shall
be prepared by the experiencing scholars of other universities.
• University motivated and supported our college for Autonomous.
• Provided guidelines to promote autonomy.
• Supported by providing resources for Autonomous status.
• Every year we invite all our alumni friends to take part in our Annual Day
Programs. We used to have only moral support from them. We seek frequent
consultation from them pertaining to our college issues.
• Regular functioning of PTA is in force. At least one meeting is held per semester to exchange views of college affairs.
• In order to render a valuable support to staff, our Management recovers Employees
Provident Fund and also a General Health Insurance Scheme is framed for the
benefit of the staff members.
• Senior staff’s female issues are given due consideration in ease of higher education
and job opportunities.
• Plenty of trees, flower plants are planted and also properly maintained to make the
campus eco-friendly. Gardeners are appointed exclusively for this purpose, Lawns
and parks with eco-atmosphere are taken care of. Rain water storage is also done
regularly. All types of pollution are partially restricted in our campus. A Green
l b i l i iti t d t t f f i dl t h
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Criterion – VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the
functioning of the institution. Give details.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year
• The Grievance Cell is strengthened by including various panels to look into the
problem of our students on various heads such as 1. Academic, 2. Health, 3. Drop
outs compliances etc.,
• Autonomous status of the Institution enables us to introduce a industry oriented
technology in the syllabus so as to enable the graduates to face challenges in the
future career.
• Admission procedure has been reformed to conduct entrance examination.
• Different academic programmes such as hands on training programme, workshop
and various seminars have been planned to enhance knowledge to graduates.
• Various competitors, social awareness programmes and other community services
have been planned and executed.
• Different infra structure developments have been planned and improved.
• Planned to provide opportunity for Research development by organising Research
forum in the field of various discipline.
• Placement cell have been strengthened to provide career guidance to the graduates
by arranging self employment training and aptitude training.
• Different associations have been initiated in the department level to implement
various activities which supports performance of academic and extracurricular
activities.
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7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
• Appointment of Teaching Staff by strict screening measures.
• Waiving of Fee/offering free education for deserving Sports-talented students.
• “Suggestion Box” installation for students to air their grievances.
• Conducting of Guest lectures, Symposiums, Seminars, Workshops to update
the experience of staff and students.
• Formation of students Examinations wing to conduct exams, evaluate scripts
and publish results and revaluation.
• Women’s Day, Food Day, Pongal Day, National Festival were celebrated by
students initiatives.
• Organization of interested students for community extension services.
• Issue of visitor’s cards and out- passes for others.
• Placement Cell to provide job opportunities to students.
• Cleanliness throughout the campus is maintained for which employees are recruited
exclusively. Economy in usage of water is practiced through water recycling system.
Maximum efforts are being put into avoid all types of pollution.
1. Our college is the part of Vivekanandha Educational Institutions in India which offers
education on various discipline for WOMEN, consisting of 23,000 girls at present.
2. Our college has several sister institutions such as Metric schools, Second Arts and science
College, four Engineering Colleges, one Dental College and Pharmacy College.
3. Diploma courses on computer higher education, coaching classes for functional English,
Tailoring, Car Driving and Embroidering training classes are conducted during zero
hours.
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SWOT Analysis:
Strength
• Safety and Security for hostel inmates
• Qualified faculties for each discipline
• Extended transport mechanism for students
and staff.
Weakness
• Inferiority complex of the students
• Lack of interest for higher studies
• Motherhood and other related marital
issues contribute to drop-out rate.
Opportunity
• Placement for deserving students
• Management contribution for physically
disabled students.
• Providing free education/fee concession for
the daughter of non-teaching staff.
Threat
• Strives to build confidence among
students
• Challenges on bringing below average
students into extraordinary students.
• Challenges in minimizing
8. Plans of institution for next year
Mr.B.T.Sureshkumar Dr.S.Murugesh,
Co-oridinator, IQAC Chairperson, IQAC
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
• To evolve a new committee comprising of subject experts on various discipline to
update the curriculum.
• To introduce online feedback system for collecting student’s feedback.
• To lay stress on Eco-friendly atmosphere in the campus.
• To arrange for Master Health check-up for staff members.
• To introduce job oriented Diploma courses in various discipline.
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